Part Time High School Psychologist (0.2 FTE)

School Administrative Unit 70•Hanover, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a School Psychologist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development within an educational setting. This position involves conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations, and collaborating with educators and families to develop individualized intervention plans. You will interpret complex data to guide instructional strategies, facilitate crisis intervention when necessary, and ensure all services align with state and federal special education regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong diagnostic skills and a passionate commitment to helping every student overcome barriers to success.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology from an accredited school of psychology (or equivalent training)
Two to Four (2-4) years of relevant experience
Valid New Hampshire teacher certification, including a School Psychologist endorsement.
Ability to operate a computer and the skills to learn and utilize software and other technology in instruction.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff, and administrators.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
Ability to successfully multitask within role.
Ability to accurately and expeditiously type correspondence, reports and memoranda according to standard business practices.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community
Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check as required by state law.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited school of psychology
Doctoral applicants- New Hampshire & Vermont clinical licensure preferred

Responsibilities

Work with students and their families to identify and address learning and behavior problems that interfere with school success, evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team), support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health, provide counseling and specialized instruction for those struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral problems, promote wellness and resilience by reinforcing communication and social skills, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation, self-determination, and optimism with individuals and groups, as indicated, make referrals and help coordinate community support service, make appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
Work with teachers to identify and resolve academic barriers to learning, design and implement student progress monitoring systems, design and implement academic and behavioral interventions, support effective individualized instruction, create positive and trauma-sensitive classroom environments, motivate all students to engage in learning, recommend modifications of the school program for students who require accommodations.
Work with administrators to implement school-wide prevention programs that help maintain positive school climates conducive to learning, promote school policies and practices that ensure the safety of all students by reducing school violence, bullying, and harassment, respond to crises by providing leadership, direct services, and coordination with needed community services, design, implement, and garner support for comprehensive school mental health programming, coordinate Restorative Practices services.
Work with community providers to coordinate the delivery of services to students and their families in and outside of school, help students transition to and from school and community learning environments, such as residential treatment or juvenile justice programs, initiate contact with and act as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
Work collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students, developing effective practices, and developing and implementing best practices.
Actively participate in faculty and grade level or department meetings, assist building efforts to plan, budget, implement, and evaluate the school’s program and to do related work as required.
Follow school policy and procedures, standard practices, and approved curriculum, and will actively and positively support the district vision.
Be constantly observant of the needs and challenges of students and promptly engage an administrator or appropriate educational staff associates when there is reason to suspect or reasonably believe that a student is at risk or in danger due to such issues as bullying, sexual harassment/misconduct, depression or suicide ideation, or academic failure.
Serve as a positive role model for students and practice the behaviors that are expected of students.
Assist in the supervision of students at school activities and events.
Remain vigilant of students throughout the school day and the school location, taking the initiative to engage students when students are acting inappropriately or in inappropriate locations for the time of day.
Establish a professional growth plan and annually review the plan and progress with administration.
Complete all expected documentation of provided services (i.e. evaluation reports, Individualized Education Programs, IEP quarterly progress reporting, Medicaid billing) by specified due dates.
Perform other duties and accept responsibilities as assigned.
Comply with all SAU 70 District policy and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.